Elder and Disability Law Update

Resource from National Stroke Association – Careliving

erinvogt — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:19:17 +0000

National Stroke Association is pleased to announce the official launch of Careliving Community, a new online social network designed exclusively for caregivers and family members of stroke survivors.

This free private space allows caregivers and loved ones of stroke survivors to connect, share advice and swap stories through a discussion forum. Careliving also offers a blog written by fellow caregivers and live chats with experts on caregiving.

Careliving was developed based on a serious need among caregivers for a private online support space where individuals can find peer-level support and also learn to take better care of themselves.

Caregivers can join the Careliving Community at www.stroke.org/careliving.

Red Flags (Signals) of Possible Elder Fraud

erinvogt — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:59:13 +0000

An blog was recently published in the Wall Street Journal detailing warning signs of possible fraud.

Unfortunately, this crime is on the rise.

click here to read the article.

Resource from the American Academy of Neurology

erinvogt — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:18:35 +0000

Neurology Now is a magazine, published six times per year, by the American Academy of Neurology. It contains extremely helpful information on a wide variety of neurological conditions.

For more information on the publication, click here.

January is National Glaucoma Awarness Month

erinvogt — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:12:24 +0000

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. More than 2.2 million Americans age 40 and older have open angle glaucoma, the most common form of glaucoma, and at least half don’t even know they have it.

click here to learn more about glaucoma

Frontotemporal Disorders: Information for Patients, Families, and Caregivers

erinvogt — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:17:09 +0000

This 30-page guide offers consumer-friendly information about these rare conditions and their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, with helpful advice for caregivers.

click here to obtain the guide.

Brain Injury Association of Illinois

erinvogt — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:42:24 +0000

The association recently published their January newsletter.

Please click here to learn more about the association and receive their monthly publication, which contains a great deal of helpful information for individuals who have a brain injury and the people who care about/for them.

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation – Helpful Resource!

erinvogt — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:36:44 +0000

The Foundation has published their Winter 2012 newsletter.

Please click here to read it and sign-up to electronically receive this helpful publication.

January Newsletter from Dutton & Casey

erinvogt — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:07:46 +0000

Please take a few minutes to our January newsletter as it contains helpful information for older adults, people who have a disability, and the people who care for / about them.

click here to read the January issue.

Macular Degeneration Partnership

erinvogt — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:48:08 +0000

The partnership offers resources, education, and support for people who have macular degeneration and the people who care for/about them.

click here to learn more.

Illinois Mental Health and Aging Coaltion

erinvogt — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:14:41 +0000

On Tuesday, January 17 at 10:00am, a program discussing “ECT: New Developments and Treamtent Considerations” will be presented by Donald Fagerson, M.D., Medical Director for ECT at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital.

click here to read a flyer regarding the program